JOB SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Engineer/Supervisor is responsible for designing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes and equipment to support specialized, highly engineered products and innovative technologies across multiple industries. In addition to core engineering duties, this hybrid role provides direct supervision and leadership to a team of tool makers and/or CNC programmers, ensuring efficient operations, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ongoing skills development. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and fosters a positive, high-performance work environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs and implements engineering controls and safety improvements to mitigate risks and ensure a safe working environment in the manufacturing facility.
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and maintain product quality.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Works closely with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Participates in cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
Manages capital projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination of resources to support manufacturing improvements and expansion.
Supports root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of assigned team members, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with production schedules and quality standards.
Provides ongoing training, coaching, and development opportunities for team members, including onboarding new employees and facilitating cross-training on equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
Manages team schedules, approves time off, conducts regular performance reviews, and addresses personnel issues to support a positive and productive work environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Solid background in CNC machining.
Must have understanding of Lean and Continuous improvement methodologies and be able to apply them to manufacturing processes including product assembly, cell layouts and equipment procurement.
Familiarity with Inventor or other CAD software.
Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and guide a technical team toward achieving operational goals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background in metal machining and finishing processes. Knowledge and experience with CNC machining operations.
Desired:
Project or program management certification.
Six Sigma/LEAN methodology certification.
COMPETENCIES
Aligning Performance for Success
Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
Building a Successful Team
Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
Building Trust
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Coaching and Developing Others
Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.
Communication
Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Continuous Improvement
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Continuous Learning
Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Customer Focus
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
Delegating Responsibility
Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.
Facilitating Change
Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Gaining Commitment
Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Planning and Organizing
Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.
SPX FLOW VALUES
SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
DISCLAIMER
SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
